Extension of Restriction on inbound international commercial passenger flights until 2359hrs on 7th April 2020

According to instructions received from Sri Lanka Health Authorities, all international Airports in Sri Lanka will continue to be closed for the operation of inbound international commercial passenger flights (i.e. arrivals) until 2359hrs on 7 April 2020 (local time in Sri Lanka). This closure will be reviewed by the Sri Lanka Authorities.
During the closure period, the following will be permitted:
1. Aircraft Departures with passengers originating from Colombo, Stopovers, transit passengers or visiting tourists.
2. Emergency Diversions to BIA
3. Freighter Operations and humanitarian flights to BIA
4. Technical landings at BIA
5. Inbound ferry flights (without passengers) at BIA